WASHINGTON —(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2016. The Environmental Protection Agency said today in a “pollinator risk assessment” that imidacloprid, a popular neonicotinoid pesticide, poses a significant risk to honeybees — but it failed to examine risks to nearly 4,000 North American native bees and all other pollinators, including imperiled butterflies, bats and[Read More…]
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South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium Link and Leverage Forum on January 21
CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2016. The South Metropolitan Higher Education Consortium (SMHEC) will host a Link and Leverage Forum on Thursday, January 21 from 7:30 – 11:00 a.m., at Moraine Valley Community College, “M” Building, Room 2, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 60464. This is the fourth event of[Read More…]
New Research: Excess Sodium Intake Remains Common in the United States
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2016. Nearly all Americans – regardless of age, race, gender or whether they have high blood pressure (hypertension) – consume more sodium than is recommended for a healthy diet. That is the conclusion of a new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)[Read More…]
Official Statement from the BYP100 on Mayor Emanuel’s Call for More Tasers
CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–January 7, 2016. We ended the year mourning the murders of Quintonio LaGrier and Bettie Jones by the Chicago Police Department. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, in response to this terror that started with the unnecessary presence of the police, stated that the Chicago Police Department needs more training on when to[Read More…]
American Citizen Charged with Conspiring to Murder U.S. Nationals and Conspiring to Use a Weapon of Mass Destruction in Attack Against U.S. Military Base in Afghanistan
Defendant Allegedly Responsible for a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device Attack against U.S. Military Base in Afghanistan in January 2009 NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2016. A superseding indictment was obtained today in federal court in the Eastern District of New York, adding charges against Muhanad Mahmoud Al Farekh, 30, an American citizen,[Read More…]
White House Press Briefing by Josh Earnest, January 6, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2016 – 1:20 P.M. EST MR. EARNEST: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for the delay. There’s a lot going on today, as you’ve seen. Before we go to your questions, there is some news I did want to discuss proactively that all of you have been covering[Read More…]
Governors State University to Host Freshman Friday Program January 29
University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)–January 6, 2016. Admission to a four-year university for highly qualified students has been streamlined at Governors State University with a program called Freshman Fridays. Attending the session, providing the appropriate documentation and meeting the qualifications enables graduating seniors to apply to GSU and receive an instant[Read More…]
Blues Singing Sensation Shemekia Copeland In Concert At Freedom Hall’s Nathan Manilow Theatre
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, January 22 at 7:30 p.m., the Freedom Hall Series will feature Blues/soul/roots singing sensation Shemekia Copeland. Shemekia’s recently released CD, Outskirts Of Love, received a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Blues Album category from the Recording Academy. Winners will be announced in Los Angeles[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Warns Homeowners to be on Alert for Flood-related Home Repair Scams
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—January 5, 2016. Following severe flooding in areas of downstate and southern Illinois, Attorney General Lisa Madigan today warned residents in impacted areas to be on alert for home repair con artists looking to exploit homeowners and local businesses that need repairs due to flood-related damage. Madigan cautioned Illinois[Read More…]
Illinois Winter Road Conditions in One Click
IDOT online map offers real-time info to help Illinois travelers SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)–January 5, 2016. The Illinois Department of Transportation reminds motorists to bookmark gettingaroundillinois.com on their computers and smartphones for quick access to the latest winter road conditions. The Getting Around Illinois map is updated 24/7 during winter weather, providing[Read More…]
